Blaine,
I don't know that the torque issue was an issue. I only know it was perceived as a problem by some fullbore rifle builders at the time. This "torqueing in the stock" theory is not one to which I necessarily subscribe and I only mentioned it as a point of interest. The flat bedding surface offered by the Model 70 was considered to be an asset by the fullbore guys and was, perhaps, one reason for the popularity of the M70 in this discipline.
I do recall instances where clearing the sides and bottom of a Remington lug eliminated problems with flyers FWIW. GD.
